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Not only can this prevent cats from pooping in gardens but it can also prevent cats from stepping on and crushing your favourite plants.<\/p>\n
Cats prefer loose, dry earth, compost, and mulch, so try to limit these areas in the garden to deter cats.<\/p>\n
To keep lawns and flowers watered, consider installing an automatic water sprayer.<\/p>\n
2. Install an automatic sprayer<\/h3>\n
As well as keeping lawns and flower beds hydrated, automatic water sprayers are \u201cgreat repellents against cats and foxes\u201d.<\/p>\n
Mr Collins explained: \u201cThese devices are safe and effective at deterring animals from your garden.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cThey gently spray out bursts of water every few seconds in the general direction of the intruder.<\/p>\n \u201cCats and foxes are not fans of water, so this method will usually deter them after the first spray. Simply connect the sprayer to your garden hose and turn it on.<\/p>\n \u201cThen, just leave it running. It won\u2019t spray any water until the sensor recognises an intruder. This means that you can avoid wasting water.\u201d<\/p>\n One way to prevent cats and foxes from pooping in gardens is to prevent them from entering in the first place.<\/p>\n Check around the perimeter of the garden and fill in any gaps where the intruders may be entering. Cats are brilliant climbers and will often enter gardens by scaling fences.<\/p>\n To prevent this, gardeners can place some plastic roll-up fencing on top of the existing fence.<\/p>\n If the fence is a bit old and battered, consider replacing it with a new, sturdier fence which will help keep the pests away.<\/p>\n These devices are brilliant for deterring both foxes and cats as they emit a loud sound at a high frequency that humans can\u2019t hear.<\/p>\n There are different types of ultrasonic pest repellents but the best ones feature infrared sensors which detect motion and will activate when something enters the garden.<\/p>\n Some modern versions of the device also detect the animal\u2019s body heat signature to prevent the battery from running out too quickly.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t leave any food out as once animals know there\u2019s food available in the garden, they\u2019re more likely to return.<\/p>\n After a garden party or barbecue, make sure to clean up thoroughly and pick up any scraps that may have fallen on the ground.<\/p>\n If you are leaving food out for birds, make sure to place the food high up out of reach of foxes or cats or where foxes and cats can\u2019t get to it.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Make it difficult for cats to enter<\/h3>\n
4. Install an ultrasonic deterrent<\/h3>\n
5. Avoid leaving food out<\/h3>\n